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You are about to purchase a PDF eBook version of the 1841 English Hexapla Bible, by Samuel Bagster. This one-of-a-kind Bible contains SIX different versions of the New Testament scriptures and is nearly 700 pages in length, and will be sent in PDF format on a CD disk.Shipping is FREE to the U.S.A.
Not sure what an \"eBook\" is? See a thorough description at the end of this page.
The English \"Hexapla\" (from the root word \"hex\" meaning \"six\" as in a six-sided \"hexagon\") was printed in 1841 by Samuel Bagster and Sons of London, England. This wonderful resource of textual comparison is something no Christian\'s theology library should be without. It has been called \"a Bible collection in one volume.\"
What makes the English Hexapla so special? It contains the six most important English language translations of the New Testament, all arranged in parallel columns for easy textual comparison of any NT passage.Each left-hand page shows:The Wycliffe version of 1380 (the first English Scripture)
The Tyndale version of 1534-1536 (the first English printed scripture)
Cranmer\'s Great Bible of 1539 (the first Authorized English Bible)
Continuing across each right-hand page is:
The Geneva “1557” translation (actually completed in 1560, the Bible of the Protestant Reformation and the first with numbered verses)
The Rheims 1582 (the first Roman Catholic English version)
1611 King James First Edition... all arranged side-by-side for easy comparison and reference, and also laid out so the passages roughly match-up top-to-bottom as well.
As if that were not enough, you also get the original Greek The original Greek text with the various readings of the Textus Receptus and the principal Constantinopolitan and Alexanderine manuscripts, and a complete collation of Scholz\'s text with Griesbach\'s edition of 1805 at the top of each page, AND a comprehensive 160-page preface on how we got our English language Bible!
It quite literally shows you exactly how the English language itself changed, and how the translation of the scriptures changed, from the 1300’s through the 1600’s. Unique insights into the interpretation of Biblical texts are available in the English Hexapla, which are not available from Bible-study aids in print today.
Of special interest may be the Geneva 1557 version (from a copy of the first edition), as both Geneva Bibles presently in print contain later versions (1599 and 1602) of this text. It should also be noted that the notes to the Geneva Bible are not included in the English Hexapla, just the text. The 1611 edition of the KJV will also be of value to those who would like to compare it with the more modern versions of this translation.
\"The notation of the verses has been inserted in all the translations, for convenience of reference.The varied, although ordinarily equivalent manner in which the different translators render the same phrase, often throws much light upon the exact meaning; and when the versions vary in sense, the enquiry suggested with reference to the Original cannot fail to afford profit while it interests\" (\"Plan of the English Hexapla,\" pp. 161-162).
Incontestably, this is one of those foundational books in any collection of Bibles and Testaments in English. This wonderful digital resource of textual comparison is something every scripture scholar should have on hand. Original rare printings of the 1841 Hexapla can sell for several hundred dollars, due to their rarity! With this CD you can read the exact same pages on your computer, or print out any pages you like at your convenience. All files are in PDF format and are bookmarked for easy navigation.
Not sure what an \"eBook\" is?
The term \'eBook\' simply means \"electronic book\", meant for viewing on your computer or other device. Ebooks usually come in Adobe PDF format, as the one being offered in this sale. All that is required to read the Ebook is a software program called Adobe Acrobat Reader, which will open PDF files. Most computers already have the Adobe Acrobat reader software already installed, but in the rare instance your computer may not have it, you can download the latest version for FREE at Adobe\'s site. For viewing on a mobile device such as Kindle, iPhone, Droid, etc. you must have an \'app\' installed which allows reading of PDF files.
With an Ebook, you can read books on your computer screen and zoom inon the text to make the words as big as you would like them to be toread comfortably! You can also go to any page or chapter in the bookwith just a few mouse clicks, even if the book has thousands of pages!You can also print out any or all pages you like at your convenience.With some Ebooks, you even have the capability to copy and paste thetext of the book into another computer file, instead of retyping byhand. These are just a few of the features and conveniences of having abook in electronic format. I will send this item by postal mail. Sending this item by email or by any other digital delivery method is not allowed and violates policy.
Don\'t forget, shipping is FREE! ...Due to recent changes in policy, shipping prices have gone up considerably for these items. The cost to send ONE CD via First Class Mail is now over $4.00 (USA), but we still ship for FREE. Beware of others who charge more than this. They might be ripping you off...and laughing all the way to PayPal!
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